Merlin NEWSBOY 2002 VS Independent Fabrication SPECIAL (15) 1997 specs comparison
Merlin Newsboy
General InfosModel | Newsboy |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
Sizes |
- Not available |
Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) and 700 X 23c Hutchinson Mosquito and Carbon Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX Comp Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517/Open Pro |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face Taperlock ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Newsboy Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Mars Super |
Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Independent Fabrication Special (15)
General InfosModel | Special (15) |
Manufacturer | Independent Fabrication |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- brown and brown fade - golden yellow - metallic black - metallic p -Blue and blue fade |
Sizes |
- 10 (inches) - 12 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP CD |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey CompLite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-M950 |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano XTR |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Special (15) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Special (15)
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco |
Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Newsboy bike manual
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- Get your Independent Fabrication Special (15) manual book version yo know further about this bike
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